Hinged leading edge surfaces can help counteract this, but an even more effective tool is the canard. The canard surfaces were positioned behind the inlets and placed slightly higher than the main wing, with a higher stall angle than the wing, and were equipped with flaps.

The Saab JA37 Viggen is a Swedish multirole fighter known for its delta wing, canard design, and thrust reverser capabilities.

Jul 23, 2021 · While fixed in place, the canards featured trailing edge flaps and aided both lift and high-speed agility. To this was added a single powerful afterburning turbofan engine - the American Pratt & Whitney JT8D-22 series which powered Boeing 737s.

Mar 3, 2025 · The Saab 37 Viggen was one of the most advanced fighter jets of its era. With its revolutionary canard-delta wing design, STOL capabilities, and Mach 2 speed, it became a Cold War icon.

Apr 9, 2015 · I replaced the following, cockpit, nose, intakes, engine front, lower belly of the fuselage, canards, engine exhaust, canopy, wheel wells, flaps/elevens, undercarriage, speed brakes, wheels and doors. I also added the RAT bay and some aftermarket weapons.

We don't know about any in-box reviews for this JA-37 Corrected Canards (#RS020) from Rafalik.

Jun 8, 2023 · The canards, or small forewings, give the aircraft its distinct short take-off and landing (STOL) capabilities, enabling the Viggen to use makeshift runways. This design allows for efficient lift generation, making the aircraft agile and highly responsive.

The JA37 had an automatic digital flight control system jointly developed by Saab and Honeywell, reputed to be the first such system in a production aircraft. To assist low altitude flight, a Honeywell radar altimeter with transmitter/receiver in the canard wings was used.

Apr 17, 2021 · It was the first canard design produced in quantity. The Viggen was also the most advanced fighter jet in Europe until the introduction of the Panavia Tornado into operational service in 1981. 6 missile stations for 2 RB71 Skyflash (only JA37), 4 AIM-120 AMRAAM (JA 37D), or 6 AIM-9 Sidewinder or 4 rocket pods (135 mm, 5.4 in).

Aug 30, 2017 · SAAB JA37 Viggen Canard Correction set (Tarangus) CMKA4362 1 : 48, CMK, Scale Modelling Kits, Model accessories, Detailsets, All new canard foreplanes with separate flaps and a set of two vortex generators.